Añelo

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Añelo
Añelo (Argentina   )
Añelo
Añelo
Location in Argentina
Coordinates: 38°21′S 68°46′W / -38.35, -68.767
Country Flag of Argentina Argentina
Province Neuquén Province
Department Añelo Department
Founded October 20, 1915
Government
 - Mayor Oscar Norberto Izaza (MPN)
Elevation 396 m (1,299 ft)
Population (2001 census [INDEC])
 - Total 1.742
CPA Base Q 8305
Area code(s) +54 0299
Website: Añelo Municipality

Añelo is a second category municipality located in the Añelo Department in Neuquén Province, Argentina.

[edit] Economy

The economy of Añelo is based in agriculture. One of the most important cultives are grapes as in the near town of San Patricio del Chañar lately the production is dedicated to Wine production, a new bussines in the zone. Añelo and the near towns are provided of electricity by Cerros Colorados Complex a dam located few kilometers from the town.

[edit] Culture

Near the city is located the Museo del Sitio, a museum that exhibits mapuche tradition.